City Breaks Ground on Sandburg Statue Installation
The City of Galesburg held a groundbreaking ceremony this morning for the Carl Sandburg Statue that is expected to be installed in the city’s central park.
Monmouth College Professor Reflects on 49 Years of Teaching
A professor at Monmouth College is retiring after 49 years of employment at the school.
Leg Injury Leaves Mirotic’s Status in Doubt for Bulls
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls could be without forward Nikola Mirotic for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks because of an injured left knee.
Former Navy Lieutenant Called Up By Cardinals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Navy man Mitch Harris has made it to the majors, ready to join the St. Louis Cardinals’ bullpen.
Cubs Promote Highly Touted Prospect Addison Russell
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Chicago Cubs called up highly touted infielder Addison Russell on Tuesday. The 21-year-old Russell will start at second base and bat ninth when the Cubs play the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Escobar’s HR in 10th Lifts Nationals Over Cardinals 2-1
WASHINGTON (AP) — Yunel Escobar homered to left with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning, then celebrated with a head-first slide into home plate, lifting the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the
Cubs Ride Castro to 9-8 Comeback Win Over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Starlin Castro went 3 for 5 with 4 RBIs, including a game-tying two-run single in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs rallied for a 9-8 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday night.
Carlos Carrasco Strikes out 8, Indians Beat White Sox 6-2
CHICAGO (AP) — Carlos Carrasco struck out eight in five innings and Carlos Santana and David Murphy smacked solo home runs as the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Seabrook Lifts Blackhawks to 3 OT Win Over Predators
CHICAGO (AP) — Brent Seabrook scored on a booming slap shot 1 minute into the third overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Tuesday night in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series.
Zion Residents Want Body Cameras for Police Officers
ZION, Ill. (AP) — Residents of the northeastern Illinois city of Zion are calling on all of its officers to be equipped with body cameras following the police-involved shooting death of 17-year-old Justus Howell.
Red Light Camera Ban Passes House Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Proposed legislation banning red light cameras in certain Illinois communities is expected to be taken up by the state Legislature.
SupplyCore’s $1B in Military Contracts Should Aid Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (AP) — A Rockford logistics and supply-chain management firm has won more than $1 billion in work for the U.S. military to take place over the next five years.
Quincy Native Looks to Name Naval Ship for Former President
QUINCY, Ill. (AP) — A Quincy native and retired U.S. Navy captain wants to honor his hometown’s namesake by naming a ship after former President John Quincy Adams as the Illinois city celebrates its 175th anniversary.
Railroad Embankment Trail Links Chicago Parks, Opens in June
CHICAGO (AP)–A new park and trail system on Chicago’s northwest side will open in early June.
Springfield Trails, Parks to Get Bike Repair Stations
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Cyclists with flats or mechanical hitches will soon be able to rack up their bikes at a series of small repair stations that will dot bike trails and parks around Illinois’ capital.
Evanston Launches Pesticide-Free Parks Program
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — A Chicago suburb plans to launch a pesticide-free parks program with a local business.
Interfaith Service, Vigil Wednesday for Cardinal George
CHICAGO (AP) — An interfaith service, visitation and prayer vigil are planned as the Archdiocese of Chicago continues to mourn the death of Cardinal Francis George.
Illinois Hospital Advocacy Groups to Form Single Entity
CHICAGO (AP) — Two influential hospital organizations in Illinois are planning to merge into one entity by the end of the year.
Clerks Work to Comply with Voting Law Before Schock Primary
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — County clerks in the congressional district of former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock say they’re scrambling to comply with a new Illinois voting law ahead of a primary election vote to replace him.
Romeoville Woman Gets 6 years in Man’s Fatal Overdose
JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — A 24-year-old northern Illinois woman has been sentenced to six years in prison for her role in a man’s 2011 heroin overdose death.